Job Description
Role – HR Manager / Permanent
Salary – £50,000- £60,000
Start Date – Flexible
Close date – 29th May 2026
Location – Bristol / Hybrid
About us
At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed.
You can find out more about us via: https://www.kctrust.co.uk/about-us
Our Purpose
To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human.
What you’ll be doing
Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle
Ensure compliance of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation
Manage all HR, payroll and benefits administration and systems
Own all aspects of recruitment across the group
Manage the annual performance appraisal process
Act as a trusted adviser to the Senior Management and Executive Team
Manage a small HR Team
Collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless employee experience
Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in how we work
What we’re looking for
Qualifications are desirable but not essential, we are looking for individuals with some of the following experience:
Experience in a HR Manager to similar senior HR role
Strong leadership and people management skills
In depth knowledge of employment law, case law and best practise
CIPD Level 7 (or working towards)
The type of person you’ll be:
A Strong communicator—clear, empathetic, and confident
A proactive, solutions-focused individual
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Why join us?
A supportive, people-first culture
Opportunities for growth and development
Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your needs
Where you’ll be working
Our office based at Spectrum House, Bond Street Bristol BS1 3LG / Hybrid
Hiring process – what to expect
We like to keep things clear and straightforward. Here’s what you can expect:
Application review – We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted
Initial chat – A short call to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here but we aim for it to be more conversational. (30mins)
Interview – This is your competency based interview with the Elle Fowell, Head of HR, Gareth Lindop CFO (up to 90mins with your task).
Task – A chance to show us how you think, this may be part of the interview or done before/after depending on the role
Final Stage– Meet more of the Senior Management team and ask any final questions
Feedback – We will contact you following your interview, typically within 1 week.
Support - We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments—whether that’s for an interview or any part of the process—please let us know. We’re happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you.
Ready to apply?
If Kings Court Trust sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of estate administration.
For any queries you may have before applying please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@kctrust.co.uk
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Kings Court Trust, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience—nothing else.
We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do.
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What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)
£50,000- £60,000
What you'll receive in return (Benefits)
What we can offer you
We believe in rewarding great work. For this role we offer the following benefits from day 1:
(up to) £60,000 per annum
25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 30.
Health Cash Plan – Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments
Employee discounts across a range of products and services.
Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental & holiday buy.
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension scheme – matching up to 5%
Income protection insurance
Life assurance policy
Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation)
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
CIPD Requirement
Email Contact for candidates
Closing Date
